Formative measure with dichotomous variables

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chen99
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Formative measure with dichotomous variables

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I see many examples of formative constructs that consist of scale variables. Can dichotomous variables be used? For example, a measure of experience with organizational conflict might consist of:

1. Have you experienced conflict X in the past? (yes/no)
2. Have you experienced conflict Y in the past? (yes/no)
3. Have you experienced conflict Z in the past? (yes/no)

Aside from theoretical concerns, is it okay to set up formative constructs that include dichotomous variables rather than scale variables?
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